Just about every day I have posted a photo on Facebook or on Instagram. A year later, I’m not sure whether I’m going to stay with my #photoaday habit.
But I have learned a lot. And I offer these guidelines, inspired from a workshop given years ago by my brilliant colleague, Paul Jeffrey. Check out Paul’s blog at Global Lens to see how a pro does it.
Get close.
Get far.
Get personal.
Get simple.
Get high.
Get low.
Get light.
Get dark.
I find nothing more beautiful than an extreme close up of a flower. However, eyes cannot feast on a stamen every single day. So I try to change my perspective.
The Jersey Shore. Give me any shot of water any day and I’ll be happy.
Here are some random examples from the last year.
After I cleaned my NYC kitchen, I posted a picture proudly. People are naturally voyeurs and like a peek into other people’s lives (and kitchens).What’s ordinary for some people is extraordinary for others. (When I shot this photo, my friend was mortified. she wanted me to be more discreet with my iphone!) Thus, the blur.Get far. Skylines always make me feel melancholy. (photo credz to my son. I was driving, so I told him, “Hey, take a picture.”)I find a close up of a flower with an interesting background relaxing.And when looking for a subject to shoot, I just have to turn around and there are my bored kids. (I shot this at the Easter Parade.)
100 Days of Poems and Pics 